Dacoit Ramesh Gujjar shot dead by police in Rajasthan

Notorious dacoit Ramesh Gujjar, wanted in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, was on Saturday shot dead by police in Dholpur district.

A sub-inspector was also injured in the exchange of fire which took place Saturday morning between the police and Gujjar's gang in Bari area of the district, 208 kms from here.

"Ramesh Gujjar was camping along with around six accomplices near canal area. A police party raided the area to nab them, but the criminals opened fire," Superintendent of Police, Dholpur, Surendra Kumar said.

Gujjar, 42, was shot dead by police. However, his accomplices escaped, he said, adding a manhunt was on to nab them.

Sub-Inspector Deepak Ojha posted with Basaidang police station suffered a bullet injury in his left leg and was hospitalised, the SP said, adding, his condition was stated to be out of danger.

Gujjar is wanted in 14 cases of dacoity, murder and kidnapping for extortion and was carrying a cash reward of Rs 4,000 on his head in Rajasthan.

Madhya Pradesh government too had also announced a reward of Rs 5,000.

"The notorious criminal allegedly murdered seven people including three on January one this year," the SP said.

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